Kurzbeschreibung von: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

This publication explores the implementation of the
WEEE Directive in the EU focusing on the legal
framework and practical arrangements for the
collection and treatment of WEEE in Sweden and Hungary.
The main aim is to anlayse and compare common traits
as well as differences of the two national systems,
with the ultimate goal to draw some important
conclusions, which can serve both as lessons learned
and as guidance for further improvements. The
following issues are dealt with:
- describe the general status of implementation in
the EU, including common traits, differences in the
various national WEEE systems, problem areas and
opportunities,
- identify the common traits and differences in the
Swedish and Hungarian implementation,
- assess whether the Swedish and Hungarian WEEE
systems are user-friendly and efficient,
- assess whether the Swedish and Hungarian
implementation attains EC environmental objectives.